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This document contains specifications for participation in any of the UG Academy
Awards Divisions. This information does not apply to the The User Group Hall
of Fame, or the User Group Presidents Awards.
You are encouraged SAVE and/or PRINT this page for off-line reference!
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GENERAL AWARD PROCESS RULES
The following apply to ALL awards. Specific detail will be contained on the specific
page or form for each individual award.
- All entries must have been active and published during the 2002 calendar year
- All entries will require printed sample(s) of the specific entry to be judged.
- Each entry must be submitted separately.
- Each entry must be accompanied by TWO (2) entry forms: _
- a) One PRINTED FORM, clipped to a printed sample of the entry, and _
- b) One ELECTRONIC form submitted via the Award-specific online form.
- Entry materials will not be returned, and become the property of The User Group
Academy.
- All entries will be confirmed via email immediately upon receipt of entry materials.
- All Judges and ballot decisions are final.
- Judges reserve the right to reassign categories if necessary or appropriate.
- User Groups who want official UGAcademy press releases sent to their local news
media must supply editor names, contact numbers and mail addresses for the specific
print or broadcast media. (Under separate cover, please inquire.)
Completing the Electronic Form
These instructions apply to ALL online registration forms:
- Do NOT insert returns, colons, tabs, html code or other "special" characters
- Supply single, simple responses.
- EVERY FIELD MUST CONTAIN INFORMATION
- If multiple recipients are to win awards, supply names comma separated
- In the event of an Award, shipping addresses are required -- NOT P.O. Boxes
- Please use proper upper and lower case (as opposed to all caps) -- this data
will generate labeling for the Awards Show, the web site, and other display collateral
materials.
Citations of Participation will be awarded TO ALL ENTRIES whether they win or
not. It is very important that your information be correct and current, as it will
be used to produce the final awards and citations.
BEFORE you click "SUBMIT" we recommend you PRINT the form, and/or SAVE
any completed forms for your records, and to supply as the required attachment with
your mailed entry.
DEADLINES:
No entries will be accepted after MAY 1, 2003
AWARD EVENT will be held at the 2003 Macworld Expo, New York
ENTRY FEES:
- AACUG Members: $ 25.00
- APCUG Members: $25.00
- Non-AACUG Members: $ 45.00
Entry fees are necessary to help cover costs of conducting a quality awards program
for user groups. This is a ONE TIME donation which covers all AWARD entries into
all divisions you wish to enter. If you submit payment for one Awards entry, you
need not pay again to participate in the other awards. Entries not accompanied by
payment will not be considered, nor returned. (Additional information may be found
on both the "UGA FAQ" page and
the UGA Information page)
Make checks payable to: The User Group Academy
Acknowledgement receipts will be sent via email immediately upon arrival of your
entry. A secure order form is available for those wishing to pay entry fee via credit
card. Please Inquire.
All Entry Materials Must Be Sent To:
- UG Academy Awards
- c/o Fred Showker
- 15 Southgate
- Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Please note the specific award division on the outside of the shipping container.
(Web, Newsletter, Magazine)
We encourage you to enter early to avoid overnight and/or registered shipping costs.
NO submissions will be accepted after deadline regardless of postmarks or other extenuating
circumstances. PLEASE act early. There's no need to be late, or last minute.
Continue for specifications for each award division:
User Group Newsletter Awards
User Group Magazine Awards
User Group Web Home Page Awards
Get Involved
Contact: The User Group Academy
We'd like to see your publication in the User Group Academy Awards. It's very easy,
and your group deserves the credit and recognition that you've worked so hard for..
The User Group Academy is a partner with
The Association of Apple Computer
User Groups and the User
Group Network
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